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Additional Information

The DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stopped

¥This is normal. The DVD/VCR removes the tape from the playheads when stopping. The cylinders inside the unit will continue to rotate for a few minutes after stopping.

The DVD/VCR won’t find active channels correctly using the Auto Channel Search feature

¥Make sure all cable connections are secure and correct.

¥Make sure that TUNING BAND: is set correctly in the TUNING menu.

¥Auto Channel Search may not be necessary if using a cable box to view all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

On-screen menus appear in a foreign language

¥ Check the LANGUAGE menu to choose a preferred on-screen language.

Recording Problems

Will not record

¥Make sure there is a recordable tape in the DVD/VCR.

¥Eject then reinsert the tape.

¥Make sure the tape is not broken.

¥Make sure the DVD/VCR player is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

¥Make sure the tapeÕs safety tab is intact.

Timer recording was not made or the wrong program was recorded

¥Make sure the program was entered correctly (the wrong channel or times may be entered).

¥Make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

¥There may have been a power interruption. Reset the time and date.

¥Check to see if time and date are correct Ð including AM/PM.

¥Make sure the program did not exceed the tapeÕs length and the tape was rewound beforehand.

¥Make sure the DVD/VCR was turned off at the time recording started.

¥Make sure there was a tape in the DVD/VCR with its safety tab intact.

¥The DVD/VCR ejects tapes when the end is reached during a timer recording.

Playback Problems

Snowy or no picture during playback

¥Press the remote controlÕs TV/VCR button to activate VCR mode. VCR appears in the front panel display when active.

¥Check the TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the VCR channel output setting.

¥Check to make sure the TVÕs fine tuning is correct for the channel selected.

¥If you use A/V cables and jacks to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, check all connections for snug and correct connections.

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Contents DVD/VCR Risk of Electric Shock do Not Open Important InformationClass Laser Product This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Table of Contents To add or delete channels from the VCR channel list DVD Menu SystemAdditional Information Chapter Things to Consider Before You ConnectCompatible Discs Connections and SetupCables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR DVD/VCR Connect the AC power cord into an AC outletDVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio OUT JackImportant Battery Information Install Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV and DVD/VCR Language Select Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu ItemsComplete the VCR setup When finished, press Menu to exitTime and Date Auto Channel SearchMonth July Menu Systems Next StepsWhat to Expect DVD and VCR ModesDVD and VCR function buttons listed alphabetically Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR ModesButton description for TV function buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus Using the Input ButtonRegional Coding Using Different MenusFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Playing DiscsSearch Options To Load and Play a DVD Disc Picture ScanZoom Slow Motion in Freeze Frame ModePlayback Options Chapter AdvanceVideo CD VCD Disc Info Display Using the On-Screen Info DisplayDVD Disc Info Display Audio CD Info DisplayChapter Icon DVD Info Display How to Navigate the Info DisplayTime Display all Info Displays Title/Track Icon all Info DisplaysSubtitles Icon DVD Info Display By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles onAudio Language Icon DVD Info Display Repeat Play Mode Icon DVD, CD Info DisplaysRepeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks IntroScan Audio CD Info Display AB RepeatRandom Audio CD and mp3 Program Play DVD and Audio CD Info DisplaysBookmark Icon DVD Info Display Using a BookmarkCreating a Bookmark Changing the Camera Angle DVD Info Display Clearing a BookmarkPBC Playback Control Video CD Info Display Displaying Jpeg files or playing mp3 or WMA files Playing mp3 and WMA music files and displaying Jpeg filesPlaying Jpeg and mp3 music files at the same time Basic Recording VCR BasicsRecording Features VCR FeaturesInstant Timer Recording ITR Press the Menu button to display the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording¥ To erase a program, press Clear To review programs that you have already set upTime Counter Press the down arrow button until Program isInfo Display To Activate Index Search Index SearchProgram menu options are explained in detail on Explanation of the VCR Menu SystemClock Menu Program MenuAuto Channel Search procedure is explained in detail on Tuning MenuSetup Menu Audio ModeVCR Output Channel Child LockBroadcast Type Audio OutputStart Play Mode MenuDVD Player Menu System Play MenuLocking your DVD/VCR DVD Menu SystemParental Control Menu AutoPlayUnlocking your DVD/VCR Changing Your PasswordResetting Your Password You can change your password, but the player must be lockedTo Set Ratings for Rated Titles Explanation of Rating LimitsTo Set Ratings for Unrated Titles TV Image Display MenuProgressive Scan Sound MenuSound Logic Digital Output Languages MenuChild Lock General Problems Additional Information General DVD ProblemsMenu is displayed in a foreign language Picture is distortedPicture is distorted during forward and reverse scan Screen saver appears on the TVGeneral VCR Problems On-screen menus appear in a foreign language Recording ProblemsPlayback Problems DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stoppedAuto Channel Search doesn’t work Tape with safety tab removed doesn’t start playingStreaks in picture during normal playback Tape won’t playStereo Audio is too noisy Forgot my passwordCannot copy discs to video tape Disc won’t ejectFormation of Condensation Cleaning DiscsMaintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsDescription of Jacks from left to right Back of the DVD/VCRDescription of Jacks Front of the DVD/VCR from left to rightDisplay Messages Front Panel DisplaySTiLL Ñ Tape is paused Stop Ñ Tape is stopped Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesTrade Name Industry Canada Compliance NoticeModel DRC6100N Equipment Classification ¥ Defect in materials or workmanship Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers What we will doProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Video Input Channel Variations How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelDescription Price AccessoriesNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncThomson Inc Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas

DVD/VCR specifications

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